World Cup 2011: Ireland had upset win against England, thought about English Coach Andy Flower? Tera kya hoga kaalia? :)
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Save Andy Flower! ;)
World Cup 2007: Ireland made an upset, defeated Pakistan. Pakistani Coach Bob Woolmer found dead in his hotel next day.
World Cup 2011: Ireland had upset win against England, thought about English Coach Andy Flower? Tera kya hoga kaalia? :)
World Cup 2011: Ireland had upset win against England, thought about English Coach Andy Flower? Tera kya hoga kaalia? :)
Ireland breaks in with another World Cup upset...!!!
ICC World Cup 2007 was a nightmare for Pakistan. The Green Shirts not only lost the cup in earlier rounds but also an upset game against minnow Ireland. History repeated itself and this time its England. The English team which has world-class cricketers like Strauss, Collingwood, Swann and Anderson has been defeated by the Irish.
The match was the game of world records. Ireland's Kevin O`Brian emerged as the master blaster of the match. He scored the fastest hundred of World Cup history (50 balls) and ended up with 113 on just 63 balls, also hitting the biggest six of the tournament. Ireland ultimately succeeded to chase the biggest target of World Cup history (328) losing 7 wickets. English men couldn't stop them, what a performance!
The historic break through by an associate team like Ireland was very unexpected. Critics are now expecting much more from this team.
The match was the game of world records. Ireland's Kevin O`Brian emerged as the master blaster of the match. He scored the fastest hundred of World Cup history (50 balls) and ended up with 113 on just 63 balls, also hitting the biggest six of the tournament. Ireland ultimately succeeded to chase the biggest target of World Cup history (328) losing 7 wickets. English men couldn't stop them, what a performance!
The historic break through by an associate team like Ireland was very unexpected. Critics are now expecting much more from this team.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Butt seeks inquiry into Warne's 'tie' prediction of India-England WC match
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt has called for a strict inquiry into Australian spin legend Shane Warne's prediction of tie about the India-England World Cup match.
India and England set alight the 2011 World Cup on Sunday after a record-breaking run-feast ended in a dramatic tie on the last ball of the match played at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore.
Warne had predicted the result via Twitter before the match began. "Looking forward to the game between India and England, today should be a cracker. My prediction [is] a tie!" he wrote on Twitter.
After the match was over, Warne wrote: "Can't believe my prediction 7/8 hours ago was right ... didn't think it would happen but hey, not bad."
Butt urged the matter to be taken up in an ICC meeting to be held in Mumbai, Geo News reported.
Expressing anger over the prediction, he said the matter should be strictly dealt with, and that Pakistan would discuss this issue in the upcoming ICC meeting.
Butt spoke positive about the fate of the Pakistan cricket team in the ongoing World Cup. Pakistan, though going great, still needs improvement in the fielding and bowling sections, he added. (ANI)
Monday, February 28, 2011
Jab hum jawan hon GAY - England wicket keeper speaks about his gender
LONDON: England wicketkeeper Steven Davies has announced he is gay, saying it was a "massive relief" to speak openly about his sexuality.
Davies told the Daily Telegraph he had told his international colleagues about his sexuality after being called up for the Ashes Tour to Australia starting last year.
"I'm comfortable with who I am and happy to say who I am in public," said Davies, who did not make England's World Cup squad.
He added: "This is the right time for me ... I feel it is right to be out in the open about my sexuality. If more people do it, the more acceptable it will become. That must be a good thing.
"To speak out is a massive relief for me, but if I can just help one person to deal with their sexuality then that's all I care about."
Former Wales rugby captain Gareth Thomas is one of the few leading professional sportsmen who is openly gay after coming out in 2009.
Davies said he had received full support from England skipper Andrew Strauss and Matt Prior, who was preferred to him for the World Cup squad. AGENCIES
Source: http://www.samaa.tv/newsdetail.aspx?ID=29012
Davies told the Daily Telegraph he had told his international colleagues about his sexuality after being called up for the Ashes Tour to Australia starting last year.
"I'm comfortable with who I am and happy to say who I am in public," said Davies, who did not make England's World Cup squad.
He added: "This is the right time for me ... I feel it is right to be out in the open about my sexuality. If more people do it, the more acceptable it will become. That must be a good thing.
"To speak out is a massive relief for me, but if I can just help one person to deal with their sexuality then that's all I care about."
Former Wales rugby captain Gareth Thomas is one of the few leading professional sportsmen who is openly gay after coming out in 2009.
Davies said he had received full support from England skipper Andrew Strauss and Matt Prior, who was preferred to him for the World Cup squad. AGENCIES
Source: http://www.samaa.tv/newsdetail.aspx?ID=29012
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Great start Pakistan. Still room for improvement?
Pakistan has made a fabulous start of ICC World Cup 2011 conquering the battles against Kenya and Sri Lanka. . Although Sri Lanka was too tough to win against but there are very tough matches ahead specially after Quarter Finals where a mistake has no compensation and Knock-out is the destiny.The Green Shirts seem to be in great form and everyone praises the team spirit but there are a few changes that are immediately needed to be made to the Cup-grab.
1. Include Saeed Ajmal instead of Abdur Rehman: Abdur Rehman hasn't been good with the spin in both the matches (0-18 in 7 overs against Kenya and 0-63 in 10 overs against Sri Lanka). Although economical against Kenya but in the situation where we already have economical bowlers like Umar Gul and Mohammad Hafeez, a hardcore wicket-taker is needed and Saeed Ajmal is the perfect choice who can bowl different varities of spin including Off-sppin, Doosra and Arm-ball. Moreover, Saeed Ajmal is also a fine batsman.
Comparing the ODI statistics:
Abdur Rehman: 13 wickets in 17 matches (Average: 49.00)
Saeed Ajmal: 44 wickets in 35 matches (Average: 30.52)
I wonder why still Abdur Rehman remains the ultimate choice of selectors?
2. Middle-order should maintain 100.00+ strike rate: Pakistan's middle-order, specially Misbah-ul-Haq and Younus Khan, is known for a slow and steady game. The middle order has played an important role in many victories but in the time of T20 where the teams are scoring 300+ in ODIs, Pakistani middle-order should maintain a sustainable strike rate so that they pass on a strong situation to the lower-order strikers and ultimately Pakistan achieves a strong total.
3. If Shoaib fails, give Wahab a chance: Shoaib Akhter has taken two important wickets of Sri Lanka but on the other hand he seems unfit to bowl 10 overs, plus he couldn't even dismiss the openers of Kenya bowling with the new ball. Wahab Riaz could be smart choice who bowls with perfect line and length and also good with the bat. Shoaib seemed good in the last match but selectors please keep an eye!
4. Improve fielding and wicket-keeping: No explanation required.
Good luck Pakistan, we pray for your success.
1. Include Saeed Ajmal instead of Abdur Rehman: Abdur Rehman hasn't been good with the spin in both the matches (0-18 in 7 overs against Kenya and 0-63 in 10 overs against Sri Lanka). Although economical against Kenya but in the situation where we already have economical bowlers like Umar Gul and Mohammad Hafeez, a hardcore wicket-taker is needed and Saeed Ajmal is the perfect choice who can bowl different varities of spin including Off-sppin, Doosra and Arm-ball. Moreover, Saeed Ajmal is also a fine batsman.
Comparing the ODI statistics:
Abdur Rehman: 13 wickets in 17 matches (Average: 49.00)
Saeed Ajmal: 44 wickets in 35 matches (Average: 30.52)
I wonder why still Abdur Rehman remains the ultimate choice of selectors?
2. Middle-order should maintain 100.00+ strike rate: Pakistan's middle-order, specially Misbah-ul-Haq and Younus Khan, is known for a slow and steady game. The middle order has played an important role in many victories but in the time of T20 where the teams are scoring 300+ in ODIs, Pakistani middle-order should maintain a sustainable strike rate so that they pass on a strong situation to the lower-order strikers and ultimately Pakistan achieves a strong total.
3. If Shoaib fails, give Wahab a chance: Shoaib Akhter has taken two important wickets of Sri Lanka but on the other hand he seems unfit to bowl 10 overs, plus he couldn't even dismiss the openers of Kenya bowling with the new ball. Wahab Riaz could be smart choice who bowls with perfect line and length and also good with the bat. Shoaib seemed good in the last match but selectors please keep an eye!
4. Improve fielding and wicket-keeping: No explanation required.
Good luck Pakistan, we pray for your success.
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